Submissions for the 4th annual Ocelot Robot Film Festival will be open soon @ www.ocelotrobotfilmfestival.com - Stay tuned! This unique festival is focused on connecting the creative community and having a damn good time! Stay posted for information on this year's festival and visit the official website for more information. www.ocelotrobotfilmfestival.com
Festival History:
The first ever Ocelot
Robot Film Festival was held on November 3, 2011 at Busby's East in Los Angeles and featured selected screenings of 10 music videos and 4 short films as well as live performances by Socadia, LA-eX, Tartar Control, and Ocelot Robot. The Master of Ceremonies was Michelle Ton and sponsors included Snorg Tees and Music on the Left. The 2nd Annual Ocelot Robot Film Festival was held on October 18, 2012 at Busby's and featured performances by DJ Fembot, Randy Michael & the Sharp Dressed Lads, Ocelot Robot, and New York's spyrock king Don Gator, who also took home the trophy for "Best Music Video" of 2012. The festival was MC'd by comedian Ben Goldsmith and featured exclusive media coverage from Shockbox TV. The 3rd Annual Ocelot Robot Film Festival was held on November 9, 2014 at Busby's and boasted the largest turnout yet in terms of both artist submissions and attendees. The even featured killer performances by Sikora, defending Music Video champion Don Gator, Ocelot Robot and special guest DJs. The festival was hosted by comedian Danno Carter and introduced a new element of visual art by artists Annie Dubber and a live painting by Jessie Castillo of Kastle Arts. "Best Music Video" went to Adrien Sieber's "Round Round Song" and the "Best Short Film" trophy was awarded to director Juan Pablo Zaramella's masterpiece "Luminaris". Each year, submissions come in from around the world, finalists are selected by the members of LA rock band Ocelot Robot, and winners are selected by the audience in attendance at the festival. Trivia: In 2011, Director Jay Lee was also presented with a lifetime achievement award.
